Dunlop D402 vs D404

[Texan]

Picket up an Anarchy 18" front wheel on my '13 TG over the weekend. Ordered a D404 130/70B18 tire for it. Now I'm reading all over the interweb these tires are NOT for Harley applications.

Does anybody have any experience with the D404 series. Think I might have tossed $150.00 plus a bottle of Ride-on down the toilet if what I'm reading has any merit.

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[rwhgme]

This is pulled directly from the Dunlop FAQ section
Is the D404 an acceptable replacement tire for use on Harley Davidson models?


The D404 is not meant to be used on Harley Davidson motorcycles. In many cases the D404 does not have the load carrying capacity for use on Harley Davidson motorcycles. Most D404 tires are intended for lighter, cruising motorcycles and are constructed for use on those bikes. D404 tires are bias tires, not bias belted, and do not have additional supporting plies.
Motorcycle tires differ from each other in their size, their load carrying capacity, internal construction and the intended type of use. For example, tires for sport riding compared to tires for long distance touring may have different compounds, constructions and tread patterns.
Always fit the correct tires to your motorcycle, and for Harley Davidson motorcycles, never fit a D404.

 

[Texan]

Yep, what I read word for word off several different sites AFTER my purchase. Wish I'd read that earlier. Guess I've got a used tire, 10 miles, with 10ozs of Ride-On in it for sale.

Holy crap Batman!!!

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[rwhgme]

Yep, what I read word for word off several different sites AFTER my purchase. Wish I'd read that earlier. Guess I've got a used tire, 10 miles, with 10ozs of Ride-On in it for sale.

Holy crap Batman!!!

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I feel your pain...I did something close..well, try 4 tires and wheels for a BMW 335 that I intended to autocross...but never did, the car died and was lemoned by BMW. I never trusted BMW after that! A $2000 mistake!

 

[HDB0B]

Not sure why you would but a thinner tread depth front tire on ... when rears have twice the tread depth.
Most of us use rear tires on the front for much more mileage.

Says 600 lbs max at 41 psi .... so you might as well drive it if you can't sell it .... since your 2 rear tires are supporting most of the weight.

Bob

 

[Texan]

Not sure why you would but a thinner tread depth front tire on ... when rears have twice the tread depth.
Most of us use rear tires on the front for much more mileage.

Says 600 lbs max at 41 psi .... so you might as well drive it if you can't sell it .... since your 2 rear tires are supporting most of the weight.

Bob

its basically called a learning curve. Like running rear tires in reverse.

Rode 2 for 60+yrs went to 3 2Yrs ago.

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[Sloride]

after reading all the comments on this forum and talking with the Dunlop Tech guy's I went with the Dunlop 402 MU85B16. Really happy with the ride and handling. It fills out the fender real well